Adobe CC Course: Professional Design Using GREP and AI

Training process

Training needs analysis

If you have specific requirements regarding the training programme, we will carry out a training needs analysis for you. This will guide us on which aspects of the programme should receive greater emphasis, so that the training programme meets your specific needs.

What will you gain?

Interactive PDFs - You will learn how to build PDF documents with buttons, layered content and show or hide actions, so you can create materials that engage users and make navigation much easier.

Multi-device publishing - You will prepare interactive documents for ePub and MOBI export, making it easier to adapt publications for e-readers, tablets and smartphones without losing useful features.

Automated data merge - You will master linking CSV and Excel data with InDesign layouts, so you can produce personalized documents, certificates, catalogs and other serial materials much faster.

Practical scripts and GREP - You will learn how to use GREP and JavaScript to automate repetitive tasks, helping you reduce layout time, limit manual corrections and keep your projects more consistent.

Clear charts and tables - You will learn to create and format charts as well as advanced tables, so you can present data in a clear, polished way that is ready for digital publishing or print delivery.

Math formulas in layouts - You will discover how to create and place mathematical formulas with InDesign, LaTeX and MathML, making it easier to prepare technical, academic and educational publications.

Better project organization - You will learn how to use the Book feature in InDesign, which will help you organize large publications, synchronize styles and manage multiple files more efficiently.

Adobe AI support - You will see how to use AI tools and Adobe Sensei to speed up design work, automatically refine selected elements and streamline everyday editing and production tasks.

Training programme

1. Creating charts

Charts turn source data into visual elements that must remain readable and aligned with the document style. Participants create tables, bar, line, and pie charts in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, then adjust their formatting to suit specific presentation needs.

introduction to chart tools in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign,
creating charts with data (tables, bar charts, line charts, pie charts),
formatting and adapting charts to the user's needs.

2. Creating mathematical formulas

Mathematical notation in layout projects calls for methods that preserve both structure and visual clarity. This part works with creating and editing formulas in Adobe InDesign, using LaTeX and MathML, and placing equations correctly within graphic documents.

using Adobe InDesign to create and edit mathematical formulas,
using tools such as LaTeX and MathML in Adobe CC,
integration of mathematical formulas in graphic documents.

3. Using GREP

When large documents require precise text cleanup, GREP offers a fast method for pattern-based search and replacement. The section explains regular expressions in Adobe InDesign and shows how they support advanced, rule-driven text formatting beyond manual editing.

introduction to GREP in Adobe InDesign,
searching and replacing text using regular expressions,
advanced techniques of text formatting using GREP.

4. Creating and editing scripts

Automating recurring production steps becomes more precise when JavaScript is added to Adobe CC workflows. The material covers script creation for InDesign and Illustrator, along with editing and debugging techniques needed to maintain and improve custom automation.

introduction to JavaScript in Adobe CC,
creating scripts automating processes in Adobe InDesign and Illustrator,
editing and debugging scripts.

5. Creating interactive PDF documents with the ability to hide and reveal their parts

Buttons, clickable objects, and conditional visibility are central to building interactive PDF experiences in InDesign. This section covers the practical setup of elements that hide or reveal content in response to user actions, using the application's interactive feature set.

introduction to Adobe InDesign interactive functions,
creating buttons and interactive objects in PDF documents,
adding options for hiding and revealing content depending on user interaction.

6. Creating interactive documents and exporting them to ePub, MOBI

Interactive publishing requires both document behavior and output format to be planned together. Here the focus is on hyperlinks, buttons, and multimedia in InDesign, followed by preparation for ePub and MOBI export and optimization for different devices and reading platforms.

working with interactive elements in InDesign (hyperlinks, buttons, multimedia content),
preparing documents for export in ePub and MOBI formats,
optimizing documents for various devices and platforms.

7. Creating mail merge documents with external data

Preparing personalized layouts starts with linking external datasets to document templates. The section explains how CSV and Excel sources are merged with InDesign files, and how variable content is inserted automatically when building and refining mail merge documents.

merging data from CSV files, Excel with documents in InDesign,
creating and editing mail merge documents, including personalization and automatic insertion of data.

8. Working with books

For multi-file publications, the Books feature in Adobe InDesign provides a structured way to manage scale and consistency. Participants work on creating and editing books, combining separate files into one publication flow, and synchronizing styles and document settings.

using the Books function in Adobe InDesign to manage large projects,
creating and editing books, combining InDesign files into one document,
using books to synchronize styles and settings.

9. Advanced formatting of tables and texts

Complex page content often depends on consistent handling of tables and typography. This part develops cell, row, and column formatting, then moves into paragraph and character styles, text composition in tables, and the use of interactive tables with multimedia elements.

working with tables: inserting, editing, formatting cells, rows, columns,
advanced formatting of texts: paragraph styles, character styles, typography, text arrangement in tables,
creating interactive tables, adding multimedia objects and advanced formatting options .

10. Using AI in the Adobe CC suite

Adobe Sensei and related AI features are used here to streamline repetitive design work across Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. The section focuses on style matching, image recognition, and quality enhancement, with attention to how automation supports everyday production tasks.

introduction to the use of artificial intelligence in Adobe applications,
automatic matching of styles, tools for image recognition, quality improvement,
working with Adobe Sensei in programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign to automate design processes.

What are the prerequisites for participating in the training?

Adobe CC basics - You should be comfortable navigating Adobe InDesign or other Adobe CC applications, so you can focus on advanced features instead of learning the interface from scratch.

Document editing skills - You should know how to create and edit simple documents, paragraphs, styles and page layouts, because the course expands into more advanced publishing techniques.

Text and data basics - You should understand how to work with tables, Excel or CSV data and text editing, since part of the training covers data merge tasks and advanced formatting work.

Openness to automation - It will help if you are open to working with GREP, scripts and export settings, so you can smoothly move into exercises focused on automation and interactive publishing.